The general meeting of shareholders of Globus Bank (Kyiv) has decided to dismiss the Chairman of the Supervisory Board Dmytro Polkovskyy and elect one of the independent members of the Board – Dilara Mustafayeva. According to the bank’s message in the information disclosure system of the National Commission on Securities and Stock Market (NCSSM), the relevant decision was made at the general meeting of shareholders, held on October 30, in accordance with the application submitted by Polkovskiy.
The decision to change the head of the nabsoyet came into force on November 3.
Polkovsky had been the head of the nabsovet since March 2016 and owns 16.2% of the bank’s authorized capital.
Mustafayeva was elected chairman of the supervisory board for a term from October 31, 2025 to April 30, 2026. She became a member of the board in February 2019. Mustafayeva has been the director of the banking market analysis department of Financial Pulse Public Association since April 2015 and the director of the municipal department of IBI rating agency since February 2020 (part-time).
Globus Bank was registered in 2007, the regional network has 30 branches.
According to the National Bank, as of August 18, 2025, the shareholders of the bank were Elena Silnyagina (50.5%), Dmitry Polkovsky (16.2%), Sergey Mamedov (10.5%), Evgeny Varyagin (9.9%), Bakhtari Hedayatollah (9.89967%), Taras Lesovoy (3%) and Andrey Pinchuk (0.00033%), who own the authorized capital indirectly.
As of September 1, 2025, with total assets of UAH 14.98 billion, the bank ranked 25th among 60 banks in Ukraine.
According to Serbian Economist, the Serbian Ministry of Internal and Foreign Trade reported that on November 3, Minister Jagoda Lazarevic met with representatives of Carrefour, who confirmed their interest in entering the Serbian market. According to the ministry, the retail chain is considering direct entry without intermediaries, intends to make Serbia a regional hub and attract local suppliers; negotiations will continue and Carrefour’s top management will come to Serbia by the end of this year.
Serbian business publications, referring to the minister’s statement, specify that the working model is being discussed in several formats, including the search for local franchise partners, while the basic scenario is the direct presence of the chain. The ministry positions the possible arrival of a new player as a way to strengthen competition and offer a wider range of products at competitive prices.
Tanjug Agency notes that Carrefour’s interest in Serbia fits into the Balkan expansion of the chain; previously, specialized resources reported about the exclusive rights of the Greek structure to develop the brand in the region, but the current statements of Belgrade emphasize the direct entry into the market.
The company has not officially announced specific launch dates and locations.
Earlier, Serbian Economist reported about the chain’s negotiations about entering Serbia, but without final decisions. The final terms and format of the presence will depend on the results of the management visit, availability of suitable retail space and agreement of terms with the regulator and potential local partners.
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A week-long program for a group of children from the Zaporizhzhya region of Ukraine has started in Kotor, Montenegro. According to Boka News, 36 children arrived in the city, many of whom lost their parents to the war. The visit was agreed between Kotor Mayor Vladimir Jokic and Ukrainian Ambassador to Montenegro Oleg Gerasimenko. The program is scheduled for November 3-10.
At the reception in the Bisanti Chamber, the mayor welcomed the children and said that a cultural and educational itinerary has been prepared for them: a walk through the Old Town and a visit to the Maritime Museum, a trip to Perast and a boat trip on Boka Kotorska Bay, as well as meetings with peers in local schools. A climb of the city walls, a day trip to Lovcen and a vacation on Plavi Horizonte beach are planned.
The teachers accompanying the group thanked the residents and authorities of Kotor for their hospitality, noting the importance of emotional relief and safety for the children. Publications in local media and social networks specify the number of the group and dates of stay
Geographic structure of Ukraine’s foreign trade (trade volume) in January-May 2025, mln. Usd
Source: Open4Business.com.ua
Škoda Group CEO Petr Novotny took part in a business roundtable in Brussels chaired by President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The discussions focused on deepening cooperation in the field of modernization of transport infrastructure and introduction of European technologies.
At the meeting, Škoda Group presented its strategy for entering the Uzbek market through a joint venture that will focus on three areas:
According to Petr Novotny, Uzbekistan is a promising market open to European investment, and Škoda’s plans are in line with the objectives of the new Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement and the EU’s Global Gateway strategy.
As part of the event, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Transport Ilkhom Makskamov held talks with the group’s management to discuss practical steps to develop rail and urban transport. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev praised the contribution of Škoda Group to the transfer of European technologies and expressed support for the company’s long-term participation in the country’s projects.
The initiative is being implemented in the context of the recently signed PCA between Uzbekistan and the EU, which opens up new opportunities for European businesses in the Uzbek market. Projects in the areas of transport, energy and sustainable development will be financed by the European Investment Bank with the support of the European Commission.
According to Serbian Economist, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a telephone conversation with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, during which the parties discussed European integration in detail and agreed to stay in touch. Zelensky reported on the conversation on his Telegram channel. The leaders also touched on coordination on regional security and the immediate international agenda.
We remind you that the day before, the European Commission published its annual reports on EU enlargement. The document on Serbia notes both the advanced elements of reforms and sensitive issues of foreign policy alignment with the EU. Vučić publicly reiterated his position that membership should be assessed on the basis of merit criteria rather than political alignment, against the backdrop of discussions on sanctions policy and dialogue on Kosovo.
At the same time, Kyiv is seeking to accelerate its own negotiation track with the EU. On the day the enlargement package was published, Zelensky called for the process to be brought to the opening of all clusters and for accession to be targeted by 2030, recognizing the need for further anti-corruption and institutional reforms.
In the context of the European Commission’s report, Belgrade is set to engage in dialogue with Brussels on aligning its foreign policy and economic agreements, while Kyiv is focusing on implementing recommendations for the next stage of negotiations. The positions of the leaders following the conversation indicate a willingness to maintain working contacts and exchange experiences in sectors related to the European agenda.
The previous confirmed call between Zelensky and Vučić took place on May 22, 2025.
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